It all sounds very complicated, but it is absolutely not. With this step-by-step plan and the accompanying tips, you can easily rent an ideal office space in the perfect location.
#1: Determine the budget for your new office space
Make sure to set a budget for your new office, as this will help you exclude offices that fall outside your budget. By renting smartly, you will manage your budget very effectively. How? By sharing common areas with other companies in the office building. Moreover, it makes sense not to compare 'bare' rental prices with all-in rental prices. Utilities and internet, cleaning, and reception are often already included in all-in prices. And remember that landlords also have an interest in you as a tenant, so negotiate for a discount on the rent.
#2: Choose the location for your office
Budget? Check! Time to find a location for your office space in Amsterdam, for example. Renting in the center of cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven gives your company a boost in prestige. However, it may also be wise to rent just outside the ring of Amsterdam or in Rotterdam Alexander. Well-accessible and cheaper alternatives than central locations. Moreover, surrounding cities can also be considered interesting. Rent in Haarlem or Amstelveen compared to Amsterdam or in Capelle aan den IJssel (Rotterdam), Houten (The Hague), or Zoetermeer (Utrecht).
#3: Office concept, business center, multi-tenant building, or your own office building?
Are you going to rent in an office concept or a business center? Of course, a multi-tenant building is also an option, or will you choose your own office building? In office concepts, you benefit from the community, a social hub, and a restaurant. Moreover, absenteeism is lower, and employees feel better in the workplace at companies that rent in an office concept.
In a business center, the spaces are often furnished, there is sufficient meeting space, and there is a reception. Networking and establishing new collaborations can be ideal in a business center. You benefit from slightly less luxury than in an office concept, but the rent is also lower.
A multi-tenant building is very interesting if you want to have multiple locations in the Netherlands as a company. Then it is ideal to rent in several multi-tenant buildings near highways. This way, you are easily accessible throughout the Netherlands. Significantly less luxury than in an office concept or a business center, but the cheapest option.
#4: This is how you determine how many square meters of office space you need
To move forward in the search for office space, you also need to determine how many square meters of office space are desired for your company. For example, 700 m2 for 100 people is often not enough, while 7 m2 for 1 person is acceptable. Depending on the needs of the company, you can use a guideline of 7 to 12 m2 of office space per employee.
#5: What office design appeals to you? Tip: choose an URBAN office space
In addition to renting a suitable office space, you should also look ahead to the design of that space. 'Which office design aligns with the image of my company?' That is the question every company looking for office space should ask itself. Our tip: an URBAN office space. URBAN is one of the styles of Officeplanner, a prefab design furnishing concept. With URBAN, you rent in an industrial and trendy space, known for its flexibility. Ideal for companies that want to grow (quickly).
Renting office space is that simple
Have you gone through all the steps? Check, ready to rent! Still have questions? Take a look at the free comparison website SKEPP with a large and up-to-date office offering in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.
